BANZAI (万歳)literally means ten thousand years (for the emperor). It is written with the combination of the kanji characters for "ten thousand (万)" and "age (歳)"
Banzai is a Japanese cheer that can be translates as Long life! or Hurrah! It is usually repeated three times to express enthusiasm, celebrate a victory, applause and favor on happy occasion while raising both arms. It is commonly done together with the large group of people.
29 January, our dear friend Mat invited us to a Japanese restaurant at Sentosa Island, to celebrate my 41 Birthday (Yes Johan and Peter, it was my birthday…!). We had Kushiage which are Japanese deep-fried skewers. "Kushi" means skewers and "age" means deep-frying.
The Chef, originally from Osaka, was very impressed with our bike plans so he give us a Banzai cheer.
Hurrah, Hurrah, Hurrah....that Mat picked up the bill !!!
